A.D. 2015 May 24

The Day of Pentecost (Whitsunday)

Giotto di Bondone, Pentecost, c. 1304–c. 1306, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy.

Lessons

If the Old Testament passage from Numbers is chosen for the first reading, the passage from Acts is used as the second reading.

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

Filled with the Spirit — Acts 2:1–21 or Life to dry bones — Ezekiel 37:1–14
Renewing the face of the earth — Psalm 104:24–34, 35b
Praying with the Spirit — Romans 8:22–27 or Filled with the Spirit — Acts 2:1–21
Christ sends the Spirit of truth — John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15

Liturgical Colors

Red